contortionist
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That word came up many times during the show’s first audition rounds as dancers, singers, magicians, acrobats and a contortionist took the stage.
From Salon • May 31, 2025
Actor and contortionist Doug Jones remembered the memories he shared with his “Buffy” co-star in an Instagram tribute posted Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2023
Now, thanks to social media, he has begun to establish himself as a professional contortionist and is training others to do the same.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023
Cortes is a contortionist who thrives on disruption, an oddity among the creatures of habit that baseball breeds.
From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2022
The contortionist lifts a small silver metal hoop from the ground, brandishing it with a few simple but impressive movements.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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